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Well when I first finished I looked at my watch and thought OMG I beat yesterdays time! but I now realise I was looking at the last split which was 36 seconds!
Todays session was intervals so I expected it to be slower. I also found out it is very windy out there!
As I 1st went out I was messing with my watch so was unable to take my splits for each sprint and was unable infact to see the time! So I did 2 lamp posts sprint, 1 walk (to enable coughing, splutter and nose blowing!) then 1 jog. According to my GPS, best pace was 7.48mm!! The last 2 sets were into a head wind so only go to 10.30mm!
As I finished my last set I jogged into the wind at a massive pace of about 16.30mm then turned the corner out of the wind and suddenly I was at 12mm pace! As I said it was windy out there!
Oh and the knee wasn't noticed at all which is good!
I also realised why I chucked on Sunday (sorry!), it seems that cos I am not a chap and used to gobbing (!) when I clear my throat of phlegm it makes me gag, if I do it enough you then chuck! I was close to this 2-3 times today! Nice conversation!

Still I'm pleased with today's effort - Grinning pixie!

Comments

Evil Pixie said…
I do need a leason in gobbing for sure!!
I always thought that gloves where for snot but I see they have a dual purpose!!
Evil Pixie said…
hehe
aren't us runners nice folks! We have such charming conversations! (see the thread on toilets under FLM on the forums!)
I'll keep practicing!
XFR Bear said…
Where do you get gobbing lessons from?
beanz said…
well run pix



maybe I could offer lessons? I have taught runningminibeanz how to get rid of snot on the run - just hope he never gets up-wind of any of us!
RobW said…
I'm glad my tea was settled before reading this. Nice to hear your back running after your sinus problems. Glad you got something out of your interval session, they will make a big difference to your running.

I'm doing Bramley as well, might see you there.

Take care
Robert
Dan said…
Check this article and look for the comment from Jane Unger Hahn!
Evil Pixie said…
And it is true Dan - but as bear says .... where do you go to learn!!
Hardly Lady like anyway and I am such a lady - NOT!
hehe!

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